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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 0 MIN

Charleston’s 1865 Tribute: Memorial Day’s True Beginning

from AURN News · host Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson

Memorial Day is officially traced back to a May 1, 1865, ceremony in Charleston by newly freed Black Americans honoring Union soldiers. Learn how this tribute was erased from history and is now finally acknowledged. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Memorial Day is officially traced back to a May 1, 1865, ceremony in Charleston by newly freed Black Americans honoring Union soldiers. Learn how this tribute was erased from history and is now finally acknowledged. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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